U-First! Online is offered on the e-learning platform Alzeducate. It is a 3 week course with a blended format. Activities are released on a weekly basis and learners can self direct their learning provided all activities are completed by th...
U-First!® for Care Partners is a new education program for family and friends who are providing direct support to someone experiencing behaviour changes as a result of dementia or other...
Webinar: Supporting Communication (for General Public)
ONLINE
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This webinar will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how communication can change over the couse of the disease and ways to supportively communicate with a person living with dementia.
U-First!® Basics for Healthcare Providers supports health care and other service providers who work with people living with dementia or other cognitive impairments. U-First!® builds on existing curriculum and encourages learners to m...
Drop-in General Caregiver Support Group (12:00 pm to 1:30 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly drop-in support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Vascular and Alzheimer Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
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This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Vascular and Alzheimer dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
George Ignatieff Theatre (University of Toronto - St. George Campus)
Speaker Series
Join us on July 6th for an exciting speaker series event featuring Dr. Sharon Cohen, Medical Director at the Toronto Memory Program, as we discuss the importance of t...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agi...
For care partners of individuals living with dementia in mid-to-late stages. Explore the concept of ambiguous loss, develop coping strategies and gain understanding of feelings of grief when caring for a person with dementia.
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
Our peer-led support groups provide care partners with the opportunity to discuss both practical and emotional needs related to caring for a family member with Alzheimer's Disease or other dementias. These groups are facilitated by volu...
Gentle Persuasive Approaches (GPA) Training - ONLINE
ONLINE
Palliative Care
Training for personal support workers or front-line health-care providers.
GPA Basics is a 4 module evidence-based education session designed for team members who care for older adults who display responsive behaviours associa...
IN-PERSON Drop-in Long-Term Care (LTC) Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
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Over the summer we are offering an IN-PERSON Drop-in Long Term Care (LTC) caregiver support group facilitated by Laura Petta MSW. RSW. Laura will host four sessions where family/friend caregivers will have t...
Dementia Foundations: The first step in your dementia education journey.
This 3-hour course will provide you with a foundation of dementia, enabling you to enhance your knowledge in providing quality care for persons living with demen...
This workshop will provide care partners with an overview of Alzheimer's disease focusing on the importance of early diagnosis and illustrates the progression of the disease.
For family caregivers related to a person living with dementia.
Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home (TEACH) for LTC Caregivers ONLINE
ONLINE
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The TEACH (Training, Education, and Assistance for Caregiving at Home) Program for LTC Caregivers is a Reitman Centre caregiver program which consists of 4 weekly group sessions that are each 90 minutes long.
The Boomers Club focuses on wellness for people with Early Onset Dementia and their care partners. In this online series, we will be creating informal connections among people who are on the same journey while engaging in a variety of recrea...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agi...
Drop-in General Caregiver Support Group (1:30 pm to 3:30 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly drop-in support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Drop-in Long-Term Care Home (LTC) Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
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Goals of this group are to share personal feelings that relate to caring for a person living with dementia in a long-term care (LTC) home. Should you choose to participate in this group please know that we expect you to observ...
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
drop-in adult child support group
This monthly drop-in support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Providence Healthcare - Scotiabank Learning Centre
NIA
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (Nia) in-person at Providence Health Care with Jennifer Hicks! Nia uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. Se...
IN-PERSON Long-Term Care (LTC) Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
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Over the summer we are offering an IN-PERSON Long Term Care (LTC) caregiver support group facilitated by Laura Petta MSW. RSW. Laura will host four sessions where family/friend caregivers will have the oppor...
Self Care Series for Frontline Healthcare Providers - ONLINE
ONLINE
DCTP students
This series explores the different issues Frontline Health Care Providers may experience when providing care to People Living with Dementia. In this series of workshops, participants will receive information on a variety of self...
Webinar: Understanding Behaviours and Supportive Communication
ONLINE
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This workshop provides an overview of behaviours in dementia and communicating in a supportive manner. It will focus on providing participants with the knowledge of how behaviours and communication can change over the cour...
Virtual Art Talks with Art Gallery Ontario (AGO) - ONLINE
ONLINE
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Are you looking for a more in-depth experience of the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO)? The AGO is offering engaging small group virtual art talks for Alzheimer Society Toronto. The AGO will help you explore their collection through con...
The content of this solution-focused support group is driven by the participants, with an emphasis on the unique experiences and challenges of young carers (16 to 40 years old).
This 6-week, in-person support group provides an opportunity for people caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group ...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agi...
Drop-in General Caregiver Support Group (1:00 pm to 2:30 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly drop-in support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Drop-in Adult Child Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
drop-in adult child support group
This monthly drop-in support group will provide an opportunity for care partners of a parent living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Frontotemporal Dementia Caregiver Support Group - ONLINE
ONLINE
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This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with Frontotemporal dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Open General Caregiver Support Group (10:00 am to 12:00 pm ONLINE)
Support Group
This ongoing monthly support group provide an opportunity for care partners of individuals living with dementia to come together to support each other through the caregiving experience.
Knowledge 2 Action (K2A): Supporting Responsive Behaviours in Dementia Care - ONLINE
GPA
This workshop is for health care providers and staff who provide direct care to people with behaviour changes due to dementia or other cognitive impairment. This workshop offers the participants an opportunity to build on and practice skills gain...
IN-PERSON Long-Term Care (LTC) Caregiver Support Group
Alzheimer Society of Toronto
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Over the summer we are offering an IN-PERSON Long Term Care (LTC) caregiver support group facilitated by Laura Petta MSW. RSW. Laura will host four sessions where family/friend caregivers will have the oppor...
This 6-week, in-person support group provides an opportunity for people caring for a person living with dementia to come together and support each other through the caregiving experience. The goals of this group ...
Join us for Non-Impact Aerobics (NIA) online with Jennifer! Non-Impact Aerobics uses easy to follow movements to build strength and flexibility while conditioning your body. The sessions are adapted and sensitive to all levels of agi...
Putting You First - ONLINE (for Healthcare Providers)
Palliative Care
This workshop will follow a U-FIRST approach to enhancing your self awareness of your current well-being. It will also support your reflection for opportunities for creating better balance in your life.
July 2022
U-First! Online
U-First!® for Care Partners
Music Therapy with Justis
U-First! Basics for Healthcare Providers - ONLINE